Test Resources for College Readiness

The Tests Available for Texas Students

Texas has three main tests that students take in order to test for college readiness. College readiness is defined as a student’s ability to perform well at the rigors of college the first year. A student’s ability to do well in the first year of college is a good determiner if the student will continue to perform at-level throughout his or her college career.

The most popular tests that students take are the SAT, ACT, and the required TSI. These tests determine eligibility for college admissions, scholarships, and what courses students take as a freshman. So, what are these three tests?

The SAT compared to the ACT

Many students wonder what options are available to them – and what test they should take. A special note is that the SAT does not have a Science test option, whereas the ACT does. The SAT appeals to many students seeking a Bachelor of Arts and the ACT appeals to those seeking a Bachelor of Science. This is a suggestion to consider, but not a hard rule.

Comparison Breakdown

SAT

Accepted by all accredited US universities or colleges

Costs $49.50 without the essay portion

$64.50 with the essay included

Order of the test subjects:

Reading Test

Writing and Language Test

Math Test

Optional Essay

154 questions

The test lasts 3 hours

add 50 minutes for the optional essay

ACT

Accepted by all accredited US universities or colleges

Costs $50.50 without the essay portion

$67 with the essay included

Order of the test subjects:

Reading Test

English Test

Math Test

Science Test

Optional Essay

215 questions

The test lasts 2 hours 55 minutes

add 40 minutes for the optional essay

The GED

The GED is available to Texas adults age 18, who are not enrolled in high school. The GED is a high-school diploma equivalency test that is an option for students who are in situations that prevent, or previously prevented, them from graduating. The GED tests a student in:

Mathematical Reasoning

Reasoning through Language Arts

Social Studies

Science

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